Himachal Governor Acharya Dev Vrat on Wednesday called on all the sections of society especially the Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) to play a significant role in eradicating social evils from society.
Addressing a meeting held with the representatives of Chamber of Commerce and NGOs to discuss about his four-point agenda for the betterment of society and State at Nahan, the Governor urged the industrialists to participate in social activities and fulfill their social responsibilities by contributing towards these causes so that people could be benefited.
He suggested them to put dustbins in various places especially industrial areas besides undertaking other welfare activities.
Detailed discussions were held regarding checking drug abuse and problem of untouchability, promotion of organic agriculture and cow rearing, environment protection, cleanliness campaign and tourism development.
He said Organic farming should be promoted in the State in a big way to strengthen the economy of farmers. He also stressed upon cow rearing especially developing indigenous cow breeds whose milk had been proven best in researches conducted by the experts.
The Governor stressed upon launching aggressive campaigns against drug abuse as youth were under its grip and the number of youth falling victims to drug consumption and alcoholism was increasing everyday. He said that youth were the future of the country and unless they grew responsible the nation could not progress.
Acharya Devvrat said that Himachal Pradesh had been blessed with immense beauty and tourism promotion activities with special focus on cleanliness was extremely essential for preserving the beauty of tourist places. He suggested plans for beautification of tourist spots besides developing tourist destinations in remote and unexplored areas with hotels, good food and other facilities.